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Pakistan might be shocked and dismayed by the latest stand of the United States on backing India for a

Pakistan might be shocked and dismayed by the latest stand of the United States on backing India for a permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), but countries like Germany and Brazil have welcomed the announcement made by President Barack Obama during his recently concluded visit to the country.

Reacting to the American president's statement, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said, "Germany backs efforts to restructure the 15-seat Security Council, currently made up the US, China, France, the United Kingdom and Russia as permanent members with other members serving on a rotating basis."

Similar sentiment echoed in Brazil, which termed Obama's move as positive step for the developing nations.

Backing India's bid, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said, "I am very happy for India, which is a good partner of Brazil. The fact that he (Obama) is mentioning India by name, that the US are accepting a developing country, pulls the door open for other big emerging countries like Brazil or others in Africa."

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